Domaine Bruno Colin - Chassagne Montrachet 2022 (750ml)
Price: $154.99
| Producer | Domaine Bruno Colin |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 201904 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Bruno Colin Description
Michel Colin was the third generation in his family to grow grapes in Burgundy within the prestigious Côte de Beaune. When he retired in 2003, he handed the property over to his sons, Philippe and Bruno, who split the holdings between them to bottle under separate labels. Bruno farms eight hectares of land, in thirty different parcels scattered over five communes, with sometimes as little as just a few rows per parcel. To farm under these circumstances is quintessentially Burgundian, where the old Napoleonic codes of inheritance (evolved from Roman law) divide property equally among offspring. Parcels farmed by any one family continue to get smaller and smaller as they are distributed among relatives.
He bottles Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Santenay, and Maranges. In the old family winery in the center of the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, he vinifies over twenty cuvées separately, more than half of which are premier cru! He uses traditional vinification methods and ages his wines anywhere from twelve to eighteen months in barrel, though he tends to vinify each parcel in a similar fashion. Bruno’s style shows beautiful balance, both aromatically and texturally, while showcasing the delicate minerality and nuanced complexity of each vineyard.
Vinous: 90 Points
The 2022 Chassagne Montrachet Village has a slightly conservative bouquet that needs encouragement, opening nicely with green apple, nettle and light limestone scents. The palate is well balanced, with good concentration and fine depth considering this is a Village Cru. A bright, spicy finish lingers in the mouth. This constitutes a well-made Chassagne Village that should age well in bottle.
Burghound: 89-91 Points
An expressive, ripe and fresh nose features notes of resin, rosemary oil, petrol and apple compote. There is both excellent punch and mid-palate density to the delicious medium-bodied flavors that are less refined and less mineral-driven yet offers notably better complexity. Worth checking out.
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